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SOUTH AFRICA: NERSA Approves Tariff Increase for Eskom Customers

NERSA approves 15.06% tariff increase for Eskom customers Municipalities to announce individual tariff increments Economists warn…

SON Releases New Standards for RE/EE Components

SON has released new energy standards for energy meters, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, inverters, batteries and…

KENYA: Kenya Power Launches 33/11kV Substation

Kenya Power adds a substation to the network portfolio The completed substation is part of the…

REA Signs SHS Agreement With 6 Renewable Energy Companies

The REA has signed agreements with six companies to deploy SHS under the Output-Based Fund component…

TANZANIA: TANESCO Experiences Vending Glitch

Technical issues at TANESCO to blame Residents queue for hours to purchase tokens Major cities like…

BOTSWANA: Farmer Calls for Electricity Installation Subsidy

Citrus farmer seeks installation subsidy Installation fees are unaffordable for farmers Farmers struggle to pay high…

RWANDA: Energy Sector Suffers a Budgetary Shortfall

The electricity sector suffers a budget deficit REG sees Rwf23 billion reduction from previous year Weiss…

Light at the End of the Tunnel

We are all conversant with the popular phrase ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ used…

BENIN REPUBLIC: Community Gets Electricity Supply

Gah Baka community finally gets electricity supply Over 200 homes benefit from supply The Gah Baka…

EDF Renewables Commences Construction of 3 Solar Plants in Ireland

EDF Renewables Ireland is about to commence the construction of three new solar power plants in…